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Bill Clark - It Is Complicated #1

Bill Clark Exhibit

October 28, 2017 by A. Cemal Ekin
Bill Clark - It Is Complicated #1

The word “photography” comes from Greek, “photos (ϕοτοσ), light, and graphos (γραοσ), writing, delineation, or painting,” (Oxford Reference) or drawing with light. Bill Clark takes this almost literally in most of his photography.

I first saw Bill’s work at a juried exhibit with unique qualities that attracted the viewer to examine them. You see, most of the time we “take” photographs whereas Bill Clark “makes” his photographs. Focused mainly on the abstract photography domain, he explores the relationship between light, time, and motion. The resulting work is elegant, moving, enigmatic, and unique to his style.

It must be quite interesting to watch Bill working in the dark, equipped with his camera looking at his light sources, moving his camera gracefully according to a mental image he envisions. I have seen many photographs using camera movement to achieve some level of abstraction but Bill’s work quietly yet forcefully captures the relations between light, time, and motion than the blurry trees. Of course, his second art form, calligraphy helps in the graceful movements he can produce tracing a mental image. 

You will get a chance to see Bill Clark’s work soon as he will be exhibiting his work at the Providence Center for Photographic Arts, November 9 – December 2, 2017. The opening reception is on November 16, 2017, 5 PM — 9 PM.

Bill Clark - Photo Shows

Here are a few samples of his work. You can also visit his Web sites to get more familiar with his art, photography, and calligraphy. Both are very dear to my heart! Congratulations Bill.

Bill Clark Photography

Ink And Aperture

Soft Landing
Nurish
Defense
Absorbed In Ritual
No Middle Ground

Correction: In the original post I mistakenly stated that Bill worked “… in a dark studio, equipped with his camera and his light sources … ” As of now, he says he always works in the field since he finds it much more genuine and exciting.

Category: Abstract, PhotographersTag: Photography

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  1. Haluk Atamal

    October 29, 2017 at 1:28 am

    I have always thought that I hated such “pictures”..
    ..well, always, until I saw the above.
    Thanks for sharing Cemal.

    • Cemal Ekin

      October 29, 2017 at 8:46 am

      You are right Haluk, Bill has a very elegant style. When his exhibit hangs you will get a chance to see the whole collection on the gallery site.

      Greetings from getting colder Warwick,

      Cemal

  2. Barbara

    October 29, 2017 at 7:26 am

    I have seen his work recently and it is unique and captivating. Thanks for your post. I urge folks to experince his images.

    • Cemal Ekin

      October 29, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Thanks for stopping by to praise Bill’s work, Barbara. He sure has a unique and strong style.

      Cemal

  3. Binnaz Melin

    October 31, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Bizi Bill Clark ile tanıştırdığın için sana teşekkür borçluyuz Cemal. Sevgiler.

    • Cemal Ekin

      October 31, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      Evet, Bill ilginc bir sanatci. Sergiyi merakla bekliyorum, bakalim …

      Cemal

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